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School: Sraithíní (roll number 17145)

Location:
Sraheens, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
M. Ní Dhuinnshleibhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0121B, Page 02_003

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    “I live in Carrownthleva in the parish of Bohola.....”

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    the district, but we can see Lough - Conn and Croagh - Patrick, from the school door.
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    2. Herbs
    Capóg an fearbán smother up the potatoe crop.
    Chicken Weed; Is used as a cure for mumps or enlarged tonsils. The weed is heated near the fire and then put to the aflicted part.
    The Herb of the Seven cures, So called because it has seven stripes and is supposed to be able to cure seven diseases. It stops bleedings. It prevents blood poisining. One side of it draws blood and the other prevents bleeding.
    Dandelion; The water in which
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Padden
    Gender
    Female